Second safety audit carried out at Tullow footbridge with a third due during school term

There have been two safety audits at the new footbridge in Tullow, Cllr Will Paton has confirmed to Carlow Live. 

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The most recent safety audit recommended expanding the yellow box at the bridge an additional two metres to hold vehicles back from the Carlow Road turn-off to allow large vehicles cross over the bridge more easily.

A final safety audit will take place during the current school term which willl again examine the entire scheme including the pedestrian crossing.